— Fees

Transparency,
first.

Every case is different. The billing arrangement is chosen together, based on the nature of your need and the predictability of the case.

Hourly rate

Principle: The time actually spent on your case is billed at an agreed hourly rate. A detailed timesheet is attached to each invoice.

Suited for:
  • Evolving cases whose scope cannot be known in advance
  • Complex litigation or lengthy negotiations

Advantage: maximum flexibility — the cost accurately reflects the work carried out.

Reduced fees

Principle: Reduced pricing to account for the client's financial situation. The method and level of reduction are defined in the fee agreement based on the nature and stakes of the case.

Suited for:
  • Individuals in financially constrained situations
  • Young businesses and cases of clear public interest

Advantage: access to the firm preserved even when resources are limited.

Instalment fees

Principle: The agreed total amount is spread over several months according to a schedule set out in the fee agreement.

Suited for:
  • Large cases whose cost would strain cash flow
  • Individuals or SMEs wishing to spread the expense

Advantage: easier budget management, without compromising the quality of the defence.

Capped fees

Principle: Same principle as the hourly rate, with a maximum amount agreed in advance. Beyond the cap, the remaining work is absorbed by the firm.

Suited for:
  • Time-spent cases with a budget envelope to respect
  • Clients who want the flexibility of an hourly rate without budget risk

Advantage: the predictability of a fixed fee combined with the transparency of time spent.

Success fee supplement

Principle: Additional fee calculated as a percentage of the gain obtained or the saving achieved. Always combined with one of the main billing arrangements — never standalone.

Suited for:
  • High-stakes financial litigation
  • Clients who wish to share both the risk and the reward with the firm

Advantage: aligns your interest and the firm's interest with the success of the case.

— Frequently asked questions

Everything you
may be wondering.

A question not listed here? Ask it directly during the first exchange.

Can I benefit from legal aid? +

Yes, the firm accepts cases covered by legal aid subject to means-testing. An assessment is carried out from the very first exchange.

Is the first appointment charged? +

No. The first 15-minute exchange — by phone or video — is free and confidential. It allows the case to be scoped before any action is taken.

What payment methods do you accept? +

Bank transfer, cheque, or credit card. Instalment payments are available for significant cases.

Is a fee agreement mandatory? +

Yes. Since 2015, it has been mandatory for any legal engagement. It sets out the billing method, rate, terms, and any success fees.

Can a success fee be combined with other arrangements? +

Yes, it is always combined with a main billing arrangement (hourly rate, capped, reduced, or instalment fees). Its rate is defined as a percentage of the gain obtained or the saving achieved.